After
Muna Lyrics
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It leaves much faster
We need something to hold us
During and after
Is it all alright?
Is it all alright?
Is it all alright now?
After the beauty
After the sunrise
After the come down
After the big fight
I am asking
Is it all alright? (Even if it isn't)
Is it all alright? (Even if it isn't)
Is it all alright now? (Even if it isn't)
Is it all alright? (Even if it isn't)
It is like a dream, what happened last night
In the morning I am waiting in the long, long line
I felt so connected, I felt so high
I am going to be lonely for a long, long time
And it's all alright (Even if it isn't)
And it's all alright (Even if it isn't)
And it's all alright now (Even if it isn't)
And it's all alright (Even if it isn't)
Muna's song "After" is a reflection on the aftermath of a night filled with energy and excitement but tinged by underlying feelings of loneliness and isolation. The opening lines, "It comes on slow but // It leaves much faster // We need something to hold us // During and after," suggest that the exhilaration of the moment is temporary and fleeting, leaving a sense of emptiness and uncertainty once it fades away.
The chorus, with its repeated question, "Is it all alright?," captures the vulnerability and anxiety of the singer as she tries to make sense of her emotions. She wonders if everything is okay, even if it doesn't feel like it, as if seeking reassurance that her feelings are valid and that she is not alone in experiencing them. The repetition of the line "Even if it isn't" underscores the power of hope and the possibility of finding comfort and peace even in difficult circumstances.
The second verse, with its description of a morning after a wild night, brings a new layer of complexity to the song. The singer notes that she felt "so connected" and "so high" during the experience, but acknowledges that she will now be "lonely for a long, long time." The contrast between the euphoria of the moment and the sobering reality of its aftermath highlights the transience and fragility of human connection, and the challenge of finding lasting meaning and significance in life.
Overall, "After" is a poignant meditation on the joys and sorrows of human experience, a tribute to the resilience and courage required to navigate the complexities of the world, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes on slow but
The experience starts gradually
It leaves much faster
But ends suddenly
We need something to hold us
During and after, we require some form of emotional support
Is it all alright?
I am questioning if everything is okay
Is it all alright?
I am still unsure if everything is okay
Is it all alright now?
And I'm still asking if everything is okay
Is it all alright?
I am still uncertain if everything is okay
After the beauty
After the moment of bliss
After the sunrise
After the new beginning
After the come down
After hitting rock bottom
After the big fight
After the intense struggle
I am asking
I am still seeking answers
It is all alright?
I question whether everything is okay (even if it isn't)
It is all alright?
Even if everything is not okay, I inquire if it is
It is all alright now?
I still ask about the present situation (even if it isn't okay)
It is all alright?
Despite my doubts, I still ask if everything is okay
It's like a dream, what happened last night
The past event feels like a surreal experience
In the morning I am waiting in the long, long line
I am anticipating a difficult wait after the encounter
I felt so connected, I felt so high
I experienced a strong emotional bond and ecstatic feeling
I'm going to be lonely for a long, long time
However, I know loneliness awaits me
And it's all alright
Despite everything (even if it isn't okay) I am going to be alright
And it's all alright
I am trying to find comfort in saying that everything is okay (even if it isn't)
And it's all alright now
Despite my uncertainties, I affirm that things will be okay (even if it isn't now)
And it's all alright
I believe in my own reassurance that everything will be alright (even if it isn't)
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hamadel_neil2488
literally, i can't get enough of MUNA music! :-)
@flipchick88
This band needs more publicity... people are missing out on great music.
@CharlieCabralos
The bridge is so good idk what it is about it, but it's my favorite on the album.
@whenturtlesfly
the girls are killing it with all the mv releases.
@jannananaa
This cuts me deep into my soul. Favorite off the record.
@fernandes4220
after 5 years, this album keeps growing on me
@nataliacruz6354
Felt the "I'm gonna be lonely for a long time" lyric hard
@superJohnnydeppfan
real art, real music not just noise and senseless beats
thank you !
@dr.narimane
is MUNA real, like really is this real,,,,, like we're on 2017 "when only shit becomes Big hits" !! 💘💘💘💘💘 ahhh all their songs are perfect!
@TheSweetchanty
More and more! You girls will kill me😍😍😍😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥